So I NEED DDR3 (I have 2.4ghz macbook aluminium)? How much would 4gb go for?

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Yes. And look on dealram.com

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And wow. It burns 8x faster?

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Yes, although this is a theoretical maximum. So, as I understand it, 8x means that a single layer DVD should burn in as little as about 15 minutes, but the computer will meter speed to try to get a safe burn, and you probably will not frequently get burns that fast. This is all pro forma -- it's pretty much the same as a drive in someone else's computer. Burn speeds vary with ... the structural rigidity of the drive assembly and the dynamic stability (flatness and centricity) of the disc.

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And would you recommend time capsule as a router (why is it better than a normal router) and an external hdd? Overpriced or not?

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Depends almost completely on whether you want wireless backup using Time Machine. If you do, get it. If you don't, don't get it. You could also get a basic router and an external backup drive that you can use with a USB cable, and then buy a TC later if you want.

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